New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday intensified his critique of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over Operation Sindoor. In a post on X, Gandhi accused Jaishankar’s silence on the matter of being “damning,” reiterating his earlier claim that informing Pakistan “at the start” of the operation was a “crime” that endangered Indian security. He questioned how many Indian aircraft were lost due to Pakistan’s foreknowledge, demanding transparency and accountability from the government.
“EAM Jaishankar’s silence isn’t just telling — it’s damning. o I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? his wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth, ” he wrote.
EAM Jaishankar’s silence isn’t just telling — it’s damning.
So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew?
This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth. https://t.co/izn4LmBGJZ
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 19, 2025